2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

trouble replacing fuel strainer

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-01-08, 03:07 PM
  #1  
Full Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
sodara's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
trouble replacing fuel strainer

after i removed the cover to access the fuel pump i came upon another cover containing several small screws holding the pump housing to the tank. i got all these screws off but one which is severly stripped. most of them were slightly rusted and now i can't remove this last one. any suggestions?

thanks
Old 08-01-08, 03:22 PM
  #2  
1308ccs of awesome

iTrader: (9)
 
eage8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Woodbine, MD
Posts: 6,189
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
get something like this, sears sells them.

you hit it with a hammer and it drives into the screw and turns at the same time. it works great on stripped screws.

Old 08-01-08, 03:24 PM
  #3  
not a drifter

iTrader: (133)
 
87 t-66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 9,337
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
soak it in pb blaster. you might need to drill it out unfortunately. some come out easy, some are a total PITA.
Old 08-01-08, 07:49 PM
  #4  
Who Shot the Sheriff?

iTrader: (2)
 
Turbo II Rotor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Aurora, CO
Posts: 3,858
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
If you do drill it out pick up a set of left hand drill bits.
Old 08-02-08, 07:56 AM
  #5  
HAILERS

 
HAILERS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS,USA
Posts: 20,563
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 19 Posts
Just drill the head off that last screw, then lift the pump out. Then take a pair of pliers and grab the shank of that screw and it'll just spin out.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trickster
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
25
07-01-23 04:40 PM
alphawolff
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
17
11-17-15 05:57 PM
Marty RE
New Member RX-7 Technical
0
08-13-15 11:19 AM



Quick Reply: trouble replacing fuel strainer



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:01 AM.